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These products promise practical home upgrades, including control and safety sensors that don’t require setup, a self-charging lock, and blinds that automatically block the sun from your eyes.

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Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks and making it possible for you to control everything with your phone. But ...

CSA announces plans for a “public event designed to accelerate industry collaboration, networking, and showcase the ...

The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be. Here's how to check for all the gaps.